Clarksdale to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

399 miles 642.1 km · straight line
478.8 miles estimated 770.5 km · driving distance
9h 38min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Clarksdale from Quincy?

The distance from Clarksdale to Quincy is 399 miles (642.1 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located N of Clarksdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 478.8 miles, taking about 9h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Clarksdale in Mississippi and Quincy in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clarksdale and Quincy. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Clarksdale to Quincy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 38min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 34min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 9min $57–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksdale & Quincy

Quick Facts

Clarksdale
34.20°N, 90.57°W
America/Chicago
53m elevation
Quincy
39.94°N, 91.41°W
America/Chicago
173m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients